Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Hcshiring; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Travel stipend opportunities

Access paycheck early with Daily Pay

Modern rehab gyms

Competitive pay

Monthly employee appreciation events

Supportive leadership

Comfortable caseloads

Job summary

Step Up Tampa is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to support residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility. You will deliver skilled COTA services and work closely with an interdisciplinary team to enhance safety, independence, and overall quality of life.

The role is PRN with increased rates when medical benefits are waived, offering modern rehab facilities and supportive leadership in Tampa, FL.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program.
• Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required.
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred.
• Net Health knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function and quality of life.

Skills

SNF/post-acute experience

Net Health knowledge

Education

Florida COTA license

Job description

Our team approach to care management is focused on allowing our patients to improve function and achieve their highest quality of life.

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)

Step Up Tampa

Tampa, FL

Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center

Step Up Rehab is the in-house therapy provider at Ybor City Center for Rehabilitation and Healing and Tampa Lakes Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Work inside the dedicated therapy gyms within these skilled nursing facilities, helping residents regain function and independence through skilled, compassionate care.

PRN POSITION Increased rates when medical benefits are waived.

This position is exclusively for professionals licensed in the state of Florida as a COTA. All services are provided in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Why Step Up Rehab?

We support clinicians with realistic caseloads, modern rehab gyms, and leadership that values quality care and clinician well-being.

Position Summary

Provide skilled COTA-related therapy services to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to improve safety, function, and quality of life.

What We Offer PRN Team Members

• 401(k) with company match
• Travel stipend opportunities
• Access your paycheck early with Daily Pay
• Modern facilities with state-of-the-art gyms and advanced rehab equipment
• Competitive pay
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Supportive leadership and a positive culture
• Comfortable caseloads

At Step Up Rehab, we see you as a person first - your passion, your strengths, and your heart for helping others. If that sounds like you, we’d be proud to have you join us!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited COTA program
• Active Florida COTA license (or license-eligible) required
• SNF or post-acute experience preferred
• Net Health knowledge preferred

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